Hi all!
I’m very excited to return back to the world of Orilium in the Magical Readathon for the second year! I successfully completed The Novice Path in 2021, and the Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox last year. Now we return to the Spring Equinox for year two!
Character:
Just a reminder for my character and which guild they are part of, including certification (updated after each semester).
- Name: Morgan
- Guild: House of the Archivists
- Calling: Godseer
- Certification: Assistant
- Background: Urban
- Province: Kerador
- Heritage: Human
- Conduit: Polearm
- Guild’s Legacy: Laima, Goddess of Fate
Points
- 50x per semester completed = 100
- 10 quests completed in Autumn Equinox 2022 = 100
- Total = 200 points
Guild: House of the Archivists
The Guild that I have joined is the Archivists.
The Archivists are a guild of lore keeping. They are the guardians of knowledge, both lost and forgotten. They deal in Ancient magic, bestowed upon them by greater powers.
The Archivists select a deity they wish to make a pact with, and if successful, they act in their name henceforth. In turn they are able to channel their magic as their own. They nurture this bond and are able to call upon otherworldly aid in times of need. This can manifest as physical or magical gifts, summoned creatures, healing, or miracles.
The ancient art of book keeping is one of their specialties; The Archivists are more likely to be granted access to the Great Libraries of Aeldia than any other guild, and are highly trusted with rare records. In Orilium, members gain access to the Temple Archive, an impressive sacred library, rumoured to have underground levels that reach the very crater of the Ammerlorite meteor.
Calling: Godseer
As part of their magic enhancement, members of The Archivists make a pact with one of the Gods (also called the guild’s legacy). This allows them to syphon their energy, learn ancient powers, and beckon their protection. There are dozens of Temples across the lands that will also offer refuge, aid, brotherhood, and accommodation if it happens to be on your path. This is a lifetime commitment.
Guild Legacy: Laima, Goddess of Fate
The God I have chosen to make a pact with is Laima. She strengthens divination abilities, providing a window of what’s to come. The faith is based on the belief that everything that will happen has already happened, but that it all still relies on the proactive members to make sure things don’t deviate. Temples seem to appear whenever one is meant to come across it.
Syllabus (TBR) for the Spring Equinox
Astronomy – The Eclipse Effect: Two letter E’s in the title: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne – done
Inscription – Glyph Flight: Book from your top/highest shelf: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover
Psionics & Divination – Cloud Study 101: Clouds on the cover or title: Prince and Assassin by Tavia Lark – done
Restoration – Oculi Cures: Close your eyes, shuffle and point: His Darkest Desires by Hellie Heat
Conjuration – Spirit Binding Spells: Recommended by a friend: Under His Heel by Adara Wolf – done
Demonology – Impersonators: Book compared to your favourite: Season’s Change by Cait Nary
Lore – The Legend of Dia – Book with a map: Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
2023 quests
Book with night in the title or cover: Sing for the Coming of the Longest Night by Katherine Fabian – done
Book read with ambient alchemy background video: The Seep by Chana Porter – done
Book from your lowest shelf: The Devil’s Ride by K.A. Merikan
Book you don’t know much about: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Read a book recommended to you: Pool of Dreams by Sam Burns
Reread a favourite: Claimed by the Orc Prince by Lionel Hart – done
Read a book from a middle shelf:
Read a thriller:
Book with furniture on the cover:
Book with plants on the cover:
Read a book by an author with ‘Z’ in their name:
Book with a four word title:
Use a colour wheel to decide your next read:
I’m so excited to continue this readathon! Are you participating as well? Which Guild have you joined? What’s your calling? Let me know!